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#B09888 color code is #B09888. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b09888.

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#B09888 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B09888 is 0.3346. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.73:1 against white and 7.69:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B09888 on white2.73:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B09888 on black7.69:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B098882.73:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B098887.69:1AAA

#B09888 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B09888?+
The hex code for #B09888 is #B09888. In RGB it's rgb(176, 152, 136), and in HSL it's hsl(24, 20%, 61%).
What is the RGB value of #B09888?+
#B09888 in RGB is (176, 152, 136). Written in CSS: rgb(176, 152, 136).
What is the CMYK value of #B09888?+
#B09888 converts to CMYK(0%, 14%, 23%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B09888.
Is #b09888 a warm or cool color?+
#B09888 (#B09888) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 24° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b09888 belong to?+
#B09888 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 24°, 20%, 61% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #b09888 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B09888 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.73:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b09888?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B09888 (#B09888) is 7504 C Warm Taupe, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B09888 in design

Practical guidance for using #b09888 (#B09888) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B09888 (#B09888) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.7:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B09888 (#B09888) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#B09888 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #b09888 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#B09888 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #B09888

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #b09888 (#B09888). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Mercedes-Benz#9E9E9E · Mercedes Silver